Huawei Mate 90

Here are the official Huawei Mate 90 specs from Huawei’s China website. It shares the Mate 90 Pro’s 6.75-inch size, variable-aperture main camera, 4x telephoto and 6,600mAh battery, with the Kirin 9030 chip and 66W charging.

Huawei Mate 90 specs at a glance

• Display: 6.75-inch OLED, 1-120Hz LTPO
• Chip: Kirin 9030
• Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB to 1TB storage
• Rear cameras: 50MP main (F1.4-F4.0) + 40MP ultrawide + 50MP 4x telephoto
• Front camera: 13MP ultrawide + 3D depth
• Battery: 6,600mAh, 66W wired, 50W wireless
• Durability: IP68 (6m) and IP69
• Software: HarmonyOS 7.0

Design and build

The Mate 90 measures 161.9 x 75.7 x 7.95mm and weighs about 217g, slightly lighter than the Pro. The screen uses third-generation Kunlun Glass. It is rated IP68 for water up to 6 metres and IP69 against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. Colours are Lattice Green, Lattice Pink, Zero White and Obsidian Black.

Display

The 6.75-inch OLED display has a resolution of 2832 x 1280 pixels. Its LTPO panel adjusts from 1Hz to 120Hz, with 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming for comfortable viewing and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. It shows 1.07 billion colours across the P3 gamut.

Performance and software

The Kirin 9030 chip powers the Mate 90, with 12GB of RAM and 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage. There is no memory card slot. It runs HarmonyOS 7.0 without Google services, so you install apps through Huawei AppGallery.

Cameras

The 50MP main camera has a variable aperture from F1.4 to F4.0, optical stabilisation and an RYYB sensor. The 40MP ultrawide uses RYYB too. The 50MP telephoto offers 4x optical zoom at about 88mm with stabilisation, plus 8x optical-quality zoom and 100x digital zoom. A Red Maple colour camera improves colour accuracy. Video records in 4K. The front has a 13MP ultrawide camera with autofocus and a 3D depth camera.

Battery and charging

The 6,600mAh battery charges at 66W wired and 50W wireless. It supports 5W reverse wired charging and reverse wireless charging for accessories.

Connectivity

The phone supports 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NearLink E2.0 and NFC, plus two nano-SIM cards and eSIM. BeiDou satellite messaging works in mainland China. The USB-C port supports USB 3.1 Gen 1, and there is no headphone jack.

Tips for new owners

Check that your key apps are available on HarmonyOS before you switch. Use a 66W Huawei charger for the fastest wired charging. Try the 4x telephoto for portraits. Turn on 3D face recognition for secure unlocking. Keep HarmonyOS updated for new features and security fixes.

What to check before you buy

Before buying, confirm that banking and work apps run on HarmonyOS 7.0. Since this is a China model, check language support, network bands and warranty. Choose storage carefully, because there is no memory card slot.

How it compares

Compared with the this phone Pro, the standard model uses the Kirin 9030 instead of the 9035, a single-layer OLED instead of dual-layer, 12GB RAM only and 66W instead of 100W wired charging. It keeps the same battery, camera layout and water resistance, so it is the better-value choice.

Price and availability

Huawei sells the Mate 90 mainly in China. Prices for imported units vary, so compare trusted sellers.

Should you buy the Huawei Mate 90?

This phone delivers most of the Pro’s camera and battery strengths for less, making it a strong value flagship for HarmonyOS users.

Pros

• Variable-aperture 50MP main camera
• 4x telephoto with 100x digital zoom
• 6,600mAh battery with 50W wireless charging
• IP68 (6m) and IP69

Cons

• No Google services
• Slower 66W wired charging than the Pro
• Mainly sold in China

Frequently asked questions

What chip does the Mate 90 use?

It uses the Kirin 9030.

What is the difference from the Mate 90 Pro?

The Pro has the Kirin 9035, a dual-layer OLED, up to 16GB RAM and 100W wired charging.

How fast does it charge?

66W wired and 50W wireless.

Does it have Google apps?

No. It runs HarmonyOS 7.0.

Is it waterproof?

It is rated IP68 for 6 metres and IP69.

Does it have a telephoto camera?

Yes. A 50MP telephoto gives 4x optical zoom at about 88mm, with optical stabilisation and up to 100x digital zoom.

Does it support eSIM?

Yes. It supports two nano-SIM cards plus eSIM, with up to two eSIM numbers stored.

How heavy is the Mate 90?

About 217g, which is slightly lighter than the 222g Mate 90 Pro.

Which colours are available?

Lattice Green, Lattice Pink, Zero White and Obsidian Black.

Does it support satellite messaging?

Yes, BeiDou satellite messaging is supported, but Huawei says it works only in mainland China.

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Specifications on this page come from the official Huawei specification page. Specifications and prices can vary by region and model.

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